https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/rss/50231/news https://www.birmingham.gov.uk Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:22:59 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:22:59 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/858/additional_surge_testing_deployed_to_control_spread_of_additional_surge_testing_deployed_to_control_spread_of_covid-19_variant_in_bordesley_and_highgate_variant_in_bordesley_and_highgate Further surge testing is now required within the Bordesley & Highgate ward after more cases of the COVID-19 variant first found in South Africa were discovered. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:56:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/857/further_surge_testing_to_be_deployed_to_control_spread_of_covid-19_variant_in_alum_rock_and_glebe_farm_and_tile_cross_wards Testing is to be increased in order to monitor and suppress the South African variant. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:50:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/854/surge_testing_to_be_deployed_to_control_spread_of_covid-19_variant_in_ladywood_jewellery_quarter_and_soho_wards Extensive surveillance of COVID-19 has identified a small number of cases of the variant first discovered in South Africa, across England, including one in the Ladywood, Jewellery Quarter & Soho ward. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:47:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/853/covid-19_lateral_flow_testing_survey_is_launched_for_the_city_of_birmingham The University of Birmingham and Birmingham City Council have launched a research project to improve people’s experiences of Lateral Flow Testing for COVID-19 in Birmingham. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:14:00 +0100 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/816/bame_councillors_come_together_to_encourage_vaccine_uptake Councillors from BAME backgrounds across Birmingham have joined together to publish a video promoting the COVID-19 vaccine uptake within BAME communities. Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:20:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/787/national_lockdown_announced_for_england Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tonight (Monday, 4 January) announced England will enter another national lockdown. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:35:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/782/additional_lateral_flow_testing_sites_now_open_for_birmingham_residents Birmingham residents can now get tested for COVID-19 even if they don’t have symptoms at additional sites across the city. Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:50:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/772/joint_statement_from_the_seven_west_midlands_metropolitan_authorities As we approach the festive season, we have a very simple message for everyone in the West Midlands: The single biggest thing we can all do for our families and friends this Christmas is keep them safe Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:50:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/763/birmingham_city_council_develop_communication_campaign_to_further_support_disadvantaged_communities Birmingham City Council’s Public Health Division have successfully tendered for additional community support services to ensure COVID-19 and Test and Trace messages are shared widely with the city. Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:03:00 +0000 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/718/payments_and_penalties_new_measures_launched_to_encourage_self-isolation_for_covid-19_cases New measures will be introduced for people who test positive for COVID-19 from today (Monday, 28 September) including fines for failing to self-isolate and financial support for those on low incomes. Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:20:00 +0100